a few of my favorite things brownies

Sometimes it’s rainy and chilly and the only thing in the world you can possibly think of is to do a little yoga, sip a little tea, and bake a batch of brownies. Maybe I’ll eat them for breakfast tomorrow and maybe I’ll bring them to class. I really don’t know yet. All I know is that I made something beautiful with my favorite things inside.

ahhhhhhh.

These brownies are dark and chewy with hints of lavender and Earl Grey and a touch of salt. Need I say more?

A Few of My Favorite Things Brownies

Recipe is adapted from the Doubleday Cookbook by Jean Anderson & Elaine Hanna, which is a marvelous compendium that taught me how to make croissants from scratch (yep, it’s that amazing). I took their basic brownie recipe and changed it up…more butter, less vanilla, and a few special ingredients.

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